Christian communities & monasticism books

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St. Maximus the Confessor might well be called the Saint of Synthesis. His thought places him between the theologies...  Read More >>

An apostolic lifestyle characterized by total material renunciation, homelessness, and begging was practiced by...  Read More >>

"""Explores various concepts of Christian humility in late antiquity, looking closely at some of the ways humility...  Read More >>

The Practice of the Presence of God is a book of collected teachings of Brother Lawrence, a 17th-century Carmelite...  Read More >>

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This first English translation of the twelfth-century Chronicle of Petershausen offers an intimate and colourful...  Read More >>

"""Examines how the writings of the thirteenth-century nun Gertrude the Great of Helfta articulate an innovative...  Read More >>

Steven Vanderputten presents a concise overview of monastic life as a central lifeform in medieval society. Moreover,...  Read More >>

This is a collection of essays on aspects of Lectio Divina or Sacred Reading, written by the men and women of the...  Read More >>

A collection of homilies of Theodore the Stoudite which address many problems that the Christian faces today, including...  Read More >>

Die Bibel ist eine Gegend, in der man wohnen kann. Da lauft ein Wasser hindurch, lebendiges Wasser. Silja Walter...  Read More >>

Recipient of the prestigious Templeton Prize, Brother John is the true story of a meaningful encounter between a...  Read More >>

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"""A resource to anyone interested in spirituality beyond easy answers or (in)convenient labels and an exploration...  Read More >>

Providing a counter-argument to a consumerist, fast-paced and individualistic life, this book represents the power...  Read More >>

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A tale of violence and intrigue, revenge and reconciliation – and of true love lost and found. Set in the ninth...  Read More >>

Rowan Williams explores the importance and influence of Benedict's Rule in the modern era.  Read More >>

The New York Times bestselling author and senior fellow at the Discovery Institute blends science and religion in...  Read More >>

"Renowned Franciscan scholar Paul Sabatier called it ""the most important work that has been made on the life of...  Read More >>

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Taking up Saint Bernard's unfinished sermon-commentary, Gilbert ruminates on verse 3:1-5:10 in forty-eight sermons,...  Read More >>

This book presents a broad sociological perspective on the contemporary issues facing Christian monasticism. Since...  Read More >>

Since the time of Francis of Assisi, a commitment to voluntary poverty has been a controversial aspect of religious...  Read More >>